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Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in Biology

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Natural Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Natural Sciences, in the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks applications from qualified candidates for a part-time non-tenure track position in Biology. We seek qualified candidates to teach one or more of the following lecture and/or courses: General Biology I & II for majors, Life Sciences I & II for non-majors, Microbiology, and various organismal biology courses. All courses are offered in a Face-to-Face setting. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a safe environment for instruction and learning in a laboratory setting.

Salary: $3,000 per 3-credit course, $2,000 per 3-hour laboratory

Required Education and Experience:

+ Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.

+ Must have 18 graduate credit hours in related area.

Preferred Education and Experience:

+ Experience teaching undergraduates or AP biology students.

+ Experience working with all students from different backgrounds and settings.

+ Completed Ph.D. in Biology or related field.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

+ Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

+ Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

+ Application

+ A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

+ A Letter of Interest – make sure to include which course subjects you feel comfortable teaching and a teaching statement/philosophy.

+ Contact information for three references.

+ Unofficial transcripts

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Finalists

Before issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts (hard copy or verified e-copy) must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Hard Copies of Official transcripts should be sent to the address listed below:

Adjunct Faculty of Biology Position

c/o Catalina Salinas

Texas A&M University- San Antonio

Department of Natural Sciences

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcript should be sent to:

[email protected]

The selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Please direct any questions to Catalina Salinas, Administrative Associate for the Deptartment of Natural Sciences at [email protected]

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted , no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.